IUPAC Nomenclatures - Problem 2
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Problem − Identify the correct IUPAC name of the structure given below.
A. 2 − ethyl − 3 − methylpentane
B. 3,4 − dimethylhexane
C. 2 − sec − butylbutane
D. 2,3 − dimethylbutane
Solution −
Correct IUPAC name: option (B)
Identify the longest chain (principal chain) - # no. of carbon atoms.
Identify the functional groups (suffix)
Identify the substituents and its relative positions (prefix).
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